PM-Kisan Boost? Farmers Eye ₹10,000 in Budget 2026 Amid Subsidy Reforms

• Farmers anticipate Budget 2026 decisions on PM-Kisan, MSP, and fertilizer subsidies.
• Demand for PM-Kisan increase from ₹6,000 to ₹10,000 annually is high, seen as likely by experts.
• Legal guarantee for MSP is unlikely, but MSPs for Rabi 2026 are increasing (e.g., wheat ₹2,585/quintal).
• Government plans to rationalize fertilizer subsidies (₹1.68 lakh crore burden) by promoting nano urea and targeted measures.
• Overall budget focus expected on direct cash transfers and gradual subsidy reforms for farmers.

Why It Matters: Budget 2026 likely to boost PM-Kisan to ₹10,000, increase MSP, and reform fertilizer subsidies.